Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Guangzhou to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Cardiff is 51 days 5h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) around 51 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Guangzhou to Cardiff by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Cardiff takes around 12h 18m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Gulf Air, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 18m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Guangzhou and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Cardiff. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 12h 23m. China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Cardiff by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guangzhou and Cardiff by cargo ship is 14,306 Nautical Miles (26,495 Kilometres / 16,464 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guangzhou and Cardiff by air is around 9,507 Kilometres (5,907 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Guangzhou to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.24t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guangzhou to Cardiff. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

527kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Cardiff. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+8 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+7 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+8 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Iroko → Lion → NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Guangzhou to Cardiff By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Guangzhou to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Guangzhou to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Bristol / Portbury

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